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Nevada shortage index
5.4×
More electrician openings than trained workers in Nevada. The JATC is accepting applications right now.
The dropout problem
53%
Of registered apprentices never complete. Programs need committed applicants. That's you.
Demand-to-supply ratio by state
Top 10 Shortage States
Source: Best Trade Schools shortage index (job openings ÷ available trained workers), May 2026 ·Higher = more desperate for workers = better odds for you
68 programs shown
Sorted: open first · highest shortage second
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

SMART Local 88 (Las Vegas)

SMART Local 88
Las Vegas, NV·6.1× shortage
Trade
Sheet Metal / HVAC
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$24–$25/hr
Journeyman scale
$40–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid Nevada driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma with transcripts
  • ▸Birth certificate
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Starting pay ~$24.08/hr + $20.70 in benefits = ~$45/hr total package. Earn college credits toward Associate Degree at College of Southern Nevada.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 702-632-3014
Verified May 17, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Las Vegas JATC

IBEW Local 357
Las Vegas, NV·5.4× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18 years old
  • ▸High school diploma or GED
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Social Security number
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Also offers Installer Technician track (6,000 OJT + 640 RSI hours) for lower-voltage work. Both tracks start with the same application.

Nevada's worst trade shortage in the country. 5.4× more electrician openings than trained workers. The state has 998 total electrician apprentices — a fraction of what it needs.

Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 702-459-7949
Verified May 17, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

SMART Local 359 (Phoenix)

SMART Local 359
Phoenix, AZ·5.2× shortage
Trade
Sheet Metal / HVAC
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$23–$24/hr
Journeyman scale
$40–$50/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Social Security card
  • ▸Birth certificate
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Starting pay $23.21/hr + $13.96 benefits = $37.17 total package. Women, veterans, and welding cert holders get priority entry. Also has Tucson location.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 602-273-1388
Verified May 17, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

NM JATC / Light Up New Mexico

IBEW Local 611
Albuquerque, NM·4.9× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18 years old
  • ▸High school diploma or GED
  • ▸One year of algebra (transcripts required) — or complete NJATC Online Tech Math Course
  • ▸Valid driver's license (no provisional or interlock-equipped license)
  • +3 more requirements
NOTE: The $25 application fee is non-refundable. The NJATC Online Tech Math Course is an alternative to algebra transcripts — takes 2–4 weeks to complete online.

New Mexico's energy transition is creating sustained demand for electricians. Solar farm and battery storage projects are adding thousands of hours of work to the local JATC book.

Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 505-341-4444
Verified May 17, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
117d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Phoenix JATC (PEJATC)

IBEW Local 640
Phoenix, AZ·4.9× shortage
Application deadline
117 DAYS
September 15, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18 years old
  • ▸State-issued photo ID
  • ▸High school diploma or GED
  • ▸Two semesters Algebra 1 & 2 with C or better (or one semester college algebra, or NJATC Tech Math Course)
  • +5 more requirements
NOTE: Uses the TradeSchool platform for applications. Create your account at pejatc.org, pay the $40 fee, then complete within the 30-day window. The Spring 2027 class starts January 2027 — this is the cycle to apply for now.

TSMC, Intel, and data center construction has Arizona importing skilled labor nationally. 4.9× more electrician openings than workers. The JATC is actively trying to fill capacity.

Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info
Verified May 17, 2026$40 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM·4.9× shortage
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$38/hr
Requirements
  • ▸High school diploma or GED
  • ▸Must be sponsored by a participating contractor
  • ▸Prior experience may qualify for advanced placement testing
NOTE: Key difference from the union JATC: you need a sponsoring contractor first. ABC NM can help you find one. Classes are two nights/week, fall and spring — less intensive daytime schedule than some programs.

Same shortage market as the union JATC. Non-union path means more flexible entry but typically lower scale pay.

Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 505-830-4222
Verified May 17, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Arizona (Tempe)

Tempe, AZ·4.9× shortage
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$40/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Must be employed by IEC member contractor
  • ▸Evening classes two nights/week (3 hrs/session)
  • ▸In-person application only Mon/Wed
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 480-456-4444
Verified May 17, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
72d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Houston Electrical JATC

IBEW Local 716
Houston, TX·4.2× shortage
Application deadline
72 DAYS
August 1, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Social Security card
  • ▸Official sealed HS or college transcripts
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Texas has no state income tax. Window closes Aug 1 – Oct 31 — apply now. Wednesday walk-in only.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (713) 649-2739
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

North Texas JATC (Dallas-Fort Worth)

IBEW Local 20
Grand Prairie, TX·4.2× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$20–$23/hr
Journeyman scale
$40–$50/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Call office for specifics
NOTE: Starting pay $20.33/hr + $2.91/hr toward insurance/retirement. Journeyman earns $81K+/yr. Texas has no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 972-266-8383
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Austin ETA (Austin, TX)

IBEW Local 2170
Austin, TX·4.2× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$21–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Pass aptitude test (algebra + reading)
  • ▸Oral interview
  • ▸Ranking determines placement
NOTE: Starting pay $21.18/hr (55% of journeyman). $35 fee. Texas has no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (512) 389-3024
Verified May 18, 2026$35 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
21d left
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

NEFBA (Jacksonville)

Jacksonville, FL·4× shortage
Application deadline
21 DAYS
June 11, 2026
Trade
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Contact program for specifics
  • ▸No walk-ins — must apply through website
NOTE: 100% tuition-free. Covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry. Classes two nights/week while working days. Florida has no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (904) 421-0296
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

ETA Jacksonville (IBEW 177)

IBEW Local 177
Jacksonville, FL·4× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$19–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$37–$47/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
NOTE: Pay scale: $19.07 → $22.07 → $25.06 → $28.05 → $37.40 journeyman. 30–43 college credits at Florida State College of Jacksonville. FL: no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (904) 737-7533
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

ETA Daytona Beach (IBEW 756)

IBEW Local 756
Port Orange, FL·4× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$35–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma/GED with transcripts
  • ▸One year algebra (passing grade)
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Florida: no state income tax. Covers East Central Florida (Daytona Beach area).
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (386) 322-6236
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

ETA Central FL (Orlando / IBEW 606)

IBEW Local 606
Winter Park, FL·4× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$35–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+
  • ▸Picture ID/driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma/GED with transcripts
  • ▸One year algebra (passing grade)
NOTE: Online applications only — no in-person. Florida: no state income tax. Covers Orlando metro area.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (407) 678-3733
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 286 (Austin, TX)

UA Local 286
Austin, TX·3.9× shortage
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter
Program length
5 years · 10,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$20–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Valid driver's license/ID
  • ▸Social Security card
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Starting $20.98/hr (55% of journeyman). 24/7 online application at ua286.kmrapplications.com/registration/. Texas: no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 512.385.1817
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 68 (Houston, TX)

UA Local 68
Houston, TX·3.9× shortage
Trade
Plumber
Program length
5 years · 8,500 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Certified birth certificate
  • ▸HS transcript or GED documentation
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Benefits include group insurance, pension (after 2 years), vacation/savings fund. Texas: no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 713-861-3202
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
40d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 803 (Orlando, FL)

UA Local 803
Orlando, FL·3.7× shortage
Application deadline
40 DAYS
June 30, 2026
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$32–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Equal opportunity selection by journeyman interview
NOTE: Classes twice weekly (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu, 5–8pm or 6–9pm). Florida has no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 407-851-7370
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 123 (Dover, FL)

UA Local 123
Dover, FL·3.7× shortage
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R / Welder
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$32–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Social Security card
  • ▸HS transcripts
  • ▸DD-214 for veterans
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Covers Tampa Bay area. Florida: no state income tax. 4 paths: welding, plumbing, HVAC-R, pipefitting.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (813) 754-4054
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Raleigh-Durham JATC (IBEW 553)

IBEW Local 553
Raleigh, NC·3.6× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$19–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$33–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
  • ▸One credit algebra or higher math (accredited)
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Legal work authorization
NOTE: Pre-Apprentice: $19.46/hr (60% of JM). Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, pension. Year-round open — no application window to miss.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 919-596-8220
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
13d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

IBEW Local 1579 (Augusta, GA)

IBEW Local 1579
Martinez, GA·3.5× shortage
Application deadline
13 DAYS
June 3, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED with algebra
  • ▸Pass aptitude test
  • ▸Valid GA or SC driver's license
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Covers Augusta, Savannah, Columbus, Albany, and Macon. Apply in person at 403 Beverly Rd, Martinez GA.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 706-722-4100
Verified May 18, 2026$45 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 72 / MTI-JATT (Atlanta, GA)

UA Local 72
Atlanta, GA·3.1× shortage
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Contact Brannon Baxter for specifics
  • ▸Standard UA 5-year program requirements apply
NOTE: Credentials upon completion: GA Journeyman License, backflow cert, OSHA 30, medical gas cert.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 404-696-7121
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Dayton JATC (IBEW Local 82)

IBEW Local 82
Dayton, OH·2.9× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$45/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply (18 to indenture)
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Algebra credit
NOTE: Starting pay $18.12/hr + $5.92 employer-paid benefits = $24.04 total package. Free tuition.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 937-264-2052
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 32 (Seattle, WA)

UA Local 32
Renton, WA·2.9× shortage
Trade
Plumber / Steamfitter / HVAC-R / Marine Pipefitter
Program length
5 years · 10,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$22–$28/hr
Journeyman scale
$48–$58/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸B or better in algebra
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: ZERO TUITION — no fees to attend school. Washington has no state income tax. Seattle City Light utility apprenticeships start at $46.36/hr — call (206) 386-1603.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (425) 271-5900
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

DJEATC (Denver / IBEW Local 68)

IBEW Local 68
Denver, CO·2.8× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$21–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$46–$50/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Secondary ID (SSN card, birth cert, or passport)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED with graduation date transcript
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Year 1: $21.53/hr. Journeyman: $46.80/hr. Opened today (May 18). $35 non-refundable fee.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (303) 295-1903
Verified May 18, 2026$35 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
15d left
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Southern Colorado (Colorado Springs)

Colorado Springs, CO·2.8× shortage
Application deadline
15 DAYS
June 5, 2026
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$40/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Physical ability
  • ▸Pass math diagnostic or refresher course
  • ▸Selective Service registration (males)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED highly recommended
NOTE: 80% of apprentices work full-time during the program. IEC is not a job placement agency — find your contractor employer first.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (719) 596-3688
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 3 (Denver, CO)

UA Local 3
Aurora, CO·2.6× shortage
Trade
Plumber / HVAC-R / Welder
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Physical ability
  • +3 more requirements
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (303) 739-9100
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
10d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Eastern Idaho JATC (Pocatello)

IBEW Local 449
Pocatello, ID
Application deadline
10 DAYS
May 31, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$20–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$32–$38/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
  • ▸One year algebra (grade C+)
  • ▸Valid driver's license
NOTE: $20/hr starting (1st term) → $32/hr (6th term). $25 fee. Quarterly selection windows.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (208) 232-4300
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
8d left
UNION JATC

UA Local 110 (Norfolk, VA)

UA Local 110
Norfolk, VA
Application deadline
8 DAYS
May 29, 2026
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter
Program length
5 years · 10,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Must submit in person
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Birth certificate
  • ▸HS diploma/GED or transcripts
NOTE: Classes two nights/week. Covers Norfolk/Hampton Roads area.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (757) 480-1027
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
78d left
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC Ohio Valley (Dayton/SW Ohio)

Dayton, OH
Application deadline
78 DAYS
August 7, 2026
Trade
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Pipefitting, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Roofing
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Legal working age
  • ▸Valid ID
  • ▸Entry testing
  • ▸Must be employed by participating company
NOTE: Free to apprentices; $2,500/yr paid by employer. Covers 9 trades. August 7 deadline.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 937-521-1573
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATC

IBEW Local 5 JATC (Pittsburgh)

IBEW Local 5
Pittsburgh, PA
Trade
Inside Wireman / Commercial Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Algebra
  • ▸Valid PA driver's license for full program
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Covers Allegheny, Butler, Westmoreland, Fayette and 18 more PA counties. Residency required.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (412) 432-1145
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Richmond JATC (IBEW Local 666)

IBEW Local 666
N. Chesterfield, VA
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply
  • ▸Drug testing including marijuana
NOTE: At least 3-month process. Virginia income tax 5.75% — consider pairing with /relocate page's NV comparison.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 804-752-8266
Verified May 18, 2026$20 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Baltimore JATC (IBEW Local 24)

IBEW Local 24
Baltimore, MD
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$22–$23/hr
Journeyman scale
$50–$55/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸HS diploma/GED with official transcripts
  • ▸Score 4+ on NJATC aptitude test
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Starting wage $22.73/hr. Journeyman $50.50/hr — among highest in region. Year-round open.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (410) 247-3313
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
55d left
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Chesapeake (VA/MD/DC)

Dulles, VA
Application deadline
55 DAYS
July 15, 2026
Trade
Electrician / Telecom (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸Valid state driver's license
  • ▸Pass basic Math and Reading Assessment
NOTE: Tuition: $2,800/yr member rate; $4,200/yr non-member. Covers VA, MD, DC region. Dulles satellite campus.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 301-621-9545
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
132d left
UNION JATC

IBEW Local 41 (Buffalo, NY)

IBEW Local 41
Orchard Park, NY
Application deadline
132 DAYS
September 30, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,200 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$22–$23/hr
Journeyman scale
$44–$52/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One full year algebra
  • ▸Erie County residency or parts of Cattaraugus/Genesee
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: 1st period: $22.25/hr (50% of journeyman). Initiation fee $262. Open through September 30, 2026.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 716-662-6111
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

IBEW Local 35 (Hartford, CT)

IBEW Local 35
Hartford, CT
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$40–$52/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ at application
  • ▸HS diploma/GED/associate degree
  • ▸Algebra
  • ▸Drug-free
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: No tuition — IBEW and NECA cover all training costs. Rolling Mon–Fri intake.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (860) 525-5982
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

INTECH / IBEW Local 134 (Chicago)

IBEW Local 134
Alsip, IL
Trade
Inside Wireman / Electrical Construction
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$20–$26/hr
Journeyman scale
$48–$58/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
  • ▸$50 application fee; $500 processing fee if selected
NOTE: One of the largest and best-resourced JATCs in the country ($73M in assets). Chicago union journeyman rate ~$50+/hr. Wednesday walk-in only.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (708) 389-1340
Verified May 18, 2026$50 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

ETI Indianapolis (IBEW 481)

IBEW Local 481
Indianapolis, IN
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician / Telecom
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+
  • ▸One year HS algebra with C or better
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Official transcripts within 60 days of application
NOTE: 5 class starts/year — not once annually. Associate's degree from Ivy Tech included at no extra cost.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (317) 923-2596
Verified May 18, 2026$35 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
85d left
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

SEMCA (Detroit area, ABC Michigan)

Sterling Heights, MI
Application deadline
85 DAYS
August 14, 2026
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Contact SEMCA directly for requirements
NOTE: Average income after completion: $34.50/hr. 600+ apprentices enrolled. August 14 deadline.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (248) 298-3600
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

IBEW Local 577 (Appleton, WI)

IBEW Local 577
Appleton, WI
Trade
Inside Wireman / VDV Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+ at time of assignment
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One year algebra with C or better
  • ▸Pass Electrical Training Alliance Aptitude Test
  • +1 more requirements
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (920) 739-9408
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
40d left
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Greater St. Louis, MO

St. Louis, MO
Application deadline
40 DAYS
June 30, 2026
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸HS diploma/GED or 2,000 verified hours in electrical trade
  • ▸16+ (actively in HS) or HS/GED complete
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • ▸Pass math entry exam with 76%
NOTE: 144 classroom hours/year Aug–May evenings. Deadline June 30.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (636) 536-9701
Verified May 18, 2026$100 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

WEJATC (Wichita, KS)

IBEW Local 271
Wichita, KS
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply (18 at selection)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED/associate degree
  • ▸Algebra I passing grade
  • ▸Aptitude test score 4+
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Total apprenticeship cost ~$4,500 over full program. Rolling Mon–Fri intake.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (316) 264-9231
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

NEJATC (Nashville, TN)

IBEW Local 429
Nashville, TN
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply (18 at indenture)
  • ▸One credit HS algebra (passing grade)
  • ▸AIR aptitude test
  • ▸$30 money order or cashier's check
NOTE: Tennessee has NO state income tax. Classes two nights/week 5:30–8:30pm. Earn $50K+ during apprenticeship.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 615-242-9950
Verified May 18, 2026$30 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Memphis Electrical JATC

IBEW Local 474
Memphis, TN
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$22–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$40/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply (18 at selection)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One year algebra
  • ▸Valid driver's license
NOTE: Starting pay 60% of journeyman = $22/hr. Journeyman rate $36.65/hr. Tennessee: no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 877-263-5282
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

CETA 776 (Charleston, SC)

IBEW Local 776
North Charleston, SC
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One year algebra or higher
  • ▸Negative drug screen
NOTE: Admin fee $300–600/semester for textbooks/materials (paid by apprentice). 'Unfilled opportunities available' — quote from their site. Good option for willing-to-relocate candidates.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 843-990-9984
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

BREJATC (Baton Rouge, LA)

IBEW Local 995
Baton Rouge, LA
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$32–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Algebra 1 credit with C or above
  • ▸Official transcript
  • +3 more requirements
NOTE: Competitive process — apply early in the year. One night/week classroom. Class starts August.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 225-752-4861
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

Montana Tech Lineman (Butte, MT)

Butte, MT
Trade
Power Lineworker (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Program length
1 years · 0 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$20–$26/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$56/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸DOT physical
  • ▸Proof of MMR vaccines
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • +3 more requirements
NOTE: One-semester certificate that feeds into lineman apprenticeship programs. Cost ~$13,776. Apply at mtech.edu/applynow.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 406-496-4490
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

MSLCAT (UT/ID/WY/CO/MT Lineman)

West Jordan, UT
Trade
Outside Power Lineman
Program length
4 years · 7,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$34–$37/hr
Journeyman scale
$57–$62/hr
Requirements
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One algebra or higher math credit
  • ▸Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with no restrictions
  • ▸DOT medical cert
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Journeyman wage $56.91–$61.46/hr (as of March 2026). 1st step (1,000 hrs): ~$34–37/hr. CDL Class A required — get yours before applying.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (801) 562-2929
Verified May 18, 2026$25 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Dakotas JATC (Fargo ND / Sioux Falls SD)

IBEW Local 714 (ND) / IBEW Local 426 (SD)
Fargo, ND
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+ (can apply at 17)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Valid govt ID
  • ▸Algebra
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Covers both North Dakota (IBEW 714) and South Dakota (IBEW 426). SD contact: (605) 336-0370.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 701-297-5934
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 140 (Salt Lake City, UT)

UA Local 140
Salt Lake City, UT
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter / HVAC-R
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Updated resume with work history
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 801-295-6198
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

UA Local 367 (Anchorage, AK)

UA Local 367
Anchorage, AK
Trade
Plumber / Pipefitter / Welder / HVAC-R
Program length
5 years · 10,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$25–$25/hr
Journeyman scale
$50–$62/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸WorkKeys test: Reading 4, Locating 4, Applied Mathematics 5
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Valid Alaska driver's license
  • +3 more requirements
NOTE: Starting wage $25/hr — among highest in the country for apprentices. WorkKeys test must be completed before applying. Call ext. 3 for application help.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 907-562-2810
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Hawaii JATC (IBEW 1186)

IBEW Local 1186
Honolulu, HI
Trade
Inside Wireperson / Telecommunications (CATV)
Program length
5 years · 10,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$24/hr
Journeyman scale
$44–$56/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One year algebra or NJATC Tech Math course
  • ▸Pass NJATC aptitude test
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: Oahu is closed — but Kauai, Maui, and Big Island have open slots. Telecom/CATV open statewide with no fee. Hawaii has per-capita the highest apprenticeship rate in the US. Direct entry for 2,000–3,500+ hrs experience.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (808) 847-0629
Verified May 18, 2026$33 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Boilermakers — BNAP (National)

Kansas City, MO
Trade
Boilermaker
Program length
4 years · 6,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$24/hr
Journeyman scale
$38–$52/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Welding credentials strengthen application
NOTE: Naturally mobile trade — boilermakers travel nationally for industrial shutdowns and construction projects. Regions: Great Lakes, Northeast, Southern, Western. Also check boilermakersapprenticeship.com for Northeast (continuous online applications).
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (913) 342-2100
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Helmets to Hardhats (Veterans Only)

Washington, DC
Trade
16 trades — Electrical, Plumbing, Pipefitting, Ironworkers, Sheet Metal, Boilermakers, Operating Engineers, and more
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$28/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$60/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Military service required (veteran, transitioning active-duty, National Guard, or Reserve)
  • ▸No prior construction experience required
NOTE: H2H has placed 50,000+ veterans into union apprenticeships since 2003. 16 trades available. GI Bill eligible — your benefits can cover living expenses during Year 1.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Kentuckiana (Louisville, KY)

Louisville, KY
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Attend Plug In prerequisite class ($100)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸18+
NOTE: 51 college credits toward Associate Degree at Jefferson Community & Technical College. IEC Bluegrass (Lexington): iecbluegrass.org, (859) 266-4968.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info✉ sburch@ieckyin.org
Verified May 18, 2026$100 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Oregon (Portland)

Portland, OR
Trade
Inside Electrical / Limited Energy (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$32–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One year algebra (grade C+)
NOTE: Email rose@iecoregon.org to request application. Oregon has no sales tax but 9.9% income tax — contrast with WA (no income tax, right across the border).
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (503) 598-7789
Verified May 18, 2026
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC NorCal (Livermore, CA)

Livermore, CA
Trade
Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Construction Craft Laborer
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$16–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$34–$48/hr
Requirements
  • ▸No prior experience required
  • ▸Contact ABC NorCal for specific trade requirements
NOTE: Zero tuition, zero fees, no debt. Year-round open enrollment is rare — take advantage.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 925-474-1300
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

Mid-South IEC (Memphis / TN/MS/AR)

Bartlett, TN
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$40/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Two forms of ID
  • ▸Pass math/reading test
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Serves Memphis metro + surrounding MS/TN/AR region. $15 fee. Tennessee has no state income tax.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (901) 682-3546
Verified May 18, 2026$15 fee
ACCEPTING APPS
No stated deadline
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Central Alabama (Birmingham)

Birmingham, AL
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Reliable transportation
NOTE: Annual tuition $2,200 for member contractor employees. $18/hr entry with no experience — competitive entry wage.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 (205) 956-0146
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
ACCEPTING APPS
25d left
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

IBEW Local 292 JATC (Minneapolis)

IBEW Local 292
Saint Michael, MN
Application deadline
25 DAYS
June 15, 2026
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$18–$22/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$46/hr
Requirements
  • ▸17+ to apply (18 to be hired)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸One full credit algebra with grade C or better
  • ▸Valid driver's license
  • +2 more requirements
NOTE: 2025: 190 hired; 2024: 140 hired; 2023: 175 hired. Hiring frozen but resumes Summer 2026 — being on the list matters. $40 fee triggers 30-day window.
Apply Direct — Coming SoonProgram Info📞 763-497-0072
Verified May 18, 2026$40 fee
OPENS SOON
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC Nevada (July window)

Las Vegas, NV·5.4× shortage
Trade
Electrical, Low Voltage, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Plumbing (Reno)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$26–$36/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+
  • ▸HS diploma or GED
  • ▸Birth certificate
  • ▸Math test at application
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Candidate cost: ~$200/yr materials + $500–800 startup tools. Employer covers education and health insurance.
Program Info✉ kara@abcnevada.org
Verified May 17, 2026No app fee
OPENS SOON
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

RACCA Florida HVAC (Clearwater)

Clearwater, FL·4.5× shortage
Trade
HVAC-R Technician
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$40/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Classes held at Pinellas Technical College, Clearwater FL
NOTE: Annual cohort starting after Labor Day. Mark July 5 on calendar. Florida: no state income tax.
Program Info
Verified May 18, 2026
OPENS SOON
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Pennsylvania

Harrisburg, PA
Application deadline
15 DAYS
June 5, 2026
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Drug screening
  • ▸Virtual 10–15 min interview
  • ▸Must be hired by IEC PA member contractor
NOTE: Locations: Harrisburg, York, Erie; online options available. Next window after this: October 2026.
Program Info📞 717-280-1124
Verified May 18, 2026$100 fee
OPENS SOON
UNION JATC

UA Local 1 (NYC Plumbers)

UA Local 1
Long Island City, NY
Trade
Plumber
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$22–$28/hr
Journeyman scale
$50–$60/hr
Requirements
  • ▸In-person application pickup and submission only
  • ▸50 plumber apprentices to be selected
  • ▸Not available June 19 (Juneteenth)
NOTE: Only 1,000 applications distributed — get there early on June 8. $50 money order only, no cash or checks. NYC residency likely required.
Program Info📞 (718) 752-9630
Verified May 18, 2026$50 fee
OPENS SOON
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC Pelican (Baton Rouge / Westlake, LA)

Baton Rouge, LA
Application deadline
63 DAYS
July 23, 2026
Trade
Electrical, Pipefitting, Welding, Instrumentation, Millwright, Heavy Equipment
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$20/hr
Journeyman scale
$30–$42/hr
Requirements
  • ▸Must be employed by contractor for registered apprenticeship path
  • ▸Individual enrollment in craft courses available without sponsorship
NOTE: ABC Pelican is one of the largest craft training programs in the South — $10M+ revenue, 2,000+ students/year. General public window opens June 1.
Program Info📞 (225) 752-0088
Verified May 18, 2026
OPENS SOON
NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

IEC Idaho (Boise)

Boise, ID
Trade
Electrician (Non-Union)
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$15–$19/hr
Journeyman scale
$28–$38/hr
Requirements
  • ▸16+
  • ▸HS diploma/GED
  • ▸Must secure job with electrical contractor first
  • ▸Register with Idaho Division of Building Safety
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Campuses in Boise and Nampa. Must be employed first. Opens June 1.
Program Info📞 (208) 608-4662
Verified May 18, 2026$50 fee
OPENS SOON
UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

SoCal SMA Sheet Metal (City of Industry, CA)

City of Industry, CA
Trade
Sheet Metal / HVAC
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$25–$26/hr
Journeyman scale
$48–$58/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18+ (no maximum age)
  • ▸HS diploma/GED recommended but not required
  • ▸Pass 15-min 8th-grade math test
  • ▸Minimum 35 points on written test sections
NOTE: Starting pay ~$25.60/hr (40% of journeyman). Annual: ~$44,800. Opens at 6am PST on June 1 — set an alarm.
Program Info📞 (626) 968-3340
Verified May 18, 2026No app fee
JOIN WAITLIST
ABC / NON-UNIONRELOCATION OK

ABC Nevada (Las Vegas)

Las Vegas, NV·5.4× shortage
Trade
Electrician, Low Voltage, Sheet Metal, Carpentry, Plumbing (Reno), Equipment Operators
Program length
4 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$14–$18/hr
Journeyman scale
$26–$36/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18 years old
  • ▸High school diploma or GED
  • ▸Birth certificate
  • ▸Math test at time of application
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: Email kara@abcnevada.org and say: 'I'm interested in the electrical apprenticeship program. Please add me to your notification list for the next enrollment period.' That's the entire process for now.

Nevada shortage is trade-agnostic — every skilled trade is undersupplied. Non-union path means more trade options and faster entry than the union JATC wait.

Program Info✉ kara@abcnevada.org
Verified May 17, 2026
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UNION JATCRELOCATION OK

Northern Nevada JATC (Reno)

IBEW Local 401
Reno, NV·5.4× shortage
Trade
Inside Wireman Electrician
Program length
5 years · 8,000 hrs OJT
Year 1 pay
$17–$21/hr
Journeyman scale
$36–$44/hr
Requirements
  • ▸18 years old
  • ▸High school education
  • ▸One year of algebra
  • ▸Qualifying aptitude score
  • +1 more requirements
NOTE: The website doesn't show application status. Call (775) 358-4301 during business hours and ask: 'When is your next application window? Do you accept out-of-state applicants?' It's that simple.

Reno is less competitive than Las Vegas for getting in — smaller program, less-known outside Nevada. If LV is full, Reno is worth a call.

Program Info📞 (775) 358-4301
Verified May 17, 2026
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